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How to get from Nagasaki to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Nagasaki to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nagasaki Station → Kyoto Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 15m
- Typical fare
- ¥22,650
- Changes
- 2
Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Kyoto
Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 11h 29m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,500
- Changes
- 3
Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Osaka → Kyoto
Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥45,300 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nagasaki to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 15m for a typical fare of ¥22,650.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Kyoto?
- Highway Bus — about 11h 29m for a typical fare of ¥15,500.
- How long does it take to get from Nagasaki to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 15m for a typical fare of ¥22,650.